Explore the Family Name Flott
The meaning of Flott
1. North German: probably a short form of, for example, Flottmann, a topographic name for someone who lived at a shallow crossing or ford, from Middle Low German vlōt ‘shallow’. 2. North German: from an Old Saxon personal name formed with flōd ‘flood’. 3. Altered form of American French Flot 1 and possibly also of the same French or Breton surname (see Flot 2 and 3). Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Flotte.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Flott has experienced a slight decline. In 2000, its rank was 40,335, but by 2010 it had dropped to 45,253, a change of -12.19%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 511 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, marking a reduction of -7.44%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by -15.79%, from 0.19 in 2000 to just 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #45,253 | -12.19% |
| Count | 511 | 473 | -7.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flott
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. The largest proportion of people with the surname Flott identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 68.49% in 2000 to 65.96% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the second-largest group, with a minor decrease from 26.81% to 26.43% during the same period. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, jumping from 1.76% to 3.38%. Those identifying with two or more races increased from 2.54% to 2.96%. The census did not record any individuals with the surname Flott identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.49% | 65.96% | -3.69% |
| Black | 26.81% | 26.43% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 3.38% | 92.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 2.96% | 16.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |